Religion and Belief systemsin Australia Post-1945This study guide will ensure you cover all aspects of the Studies of Religion 1 syllabus. CONTEMPORARY ABORIGINAL SPIRITUALITY!
Aboriginal art- by Coleen Wallace Nungari
RELIGIOUS EXPRESSION IN AUSTRALIA- 1945 TO THE PRESENT!
Different religions in Australia
Complete the following Glossary of terms worksheet to familiarize your self with key terms. Contemporary Aboriginal Spirituality:
Now that you've familiarized yourself with these terms it's time to move on to writing about the Aboriginal people and their spirituality.
Remember in the HSC you are required to write precise reponses. For sample questions and answers, click on the links below! * Example one: Kinship and the Dreaming
For extra sources which cover all components of the syllabus, click on the links below! Links and images relevant to the Contemporary Aboriginal Spiritualities: 1. Australia Post-1945 Introduction: http://portal.waverley.nsw.edu.au/library/SOR/07_australia_post1945/spirituality01.html This source is very useful and reliable for students studying Contemporary Aboriginal Spiritualities as is covers all aspects of the HSC Stage 6 syllabus. This site gives students an insight into what they need to know for the HSC exams. This source has high validity as it meets all requirements which may be in the HSC exams. This link covers the course description, what students need to learn about and how they put their information into practise. This is a great source as all aspects are covered into great depth.
Kinship and Family are very strong bonds in the Aboriginal Spirituality
This source is also very useful and reliable for students studying the Contemporary Aboriginal Spiritualities as it goes into depth on three major syllabus dot points being Native Title, the Mabo case and Wik. This source gives a brief explanation of the history behind of these terms, but more importantly the continuing affect which Aboriginal people are going through due to these three major events. The validity of this source, or powerpoint presentation is quite high as it targets most syllabus dot points. This powerpoint is also useful as it can contribute to great study notes as it is already broken down study notes.
The land rights movement was one of the turning points in Aboriginal history- It was lead by Eddie Mabo
3. Separation from the land, kinship groups and the Stolen Generation: http://www.hreoc.gov.au/education/bth/timeline/timeline_text.html This source was very reliable and useful for students completing the Contemporary Aboriginal Spiritualities option in their HSC exam. This is simply because a timeline is provided of the history of the Stolen generation and Separation from the land and kinship is shown. This timeline goes back too 1451. This information is quite valid as it targets a range of syllabus dot points. This website also shows many graphics which have bettered the understanding of what information is trying to be sent from one end to the other. Overall, this site is very nicely presented as the information is clear and effective.
2008- Mr. Rudd (Australian Prime minister at the time) said "SORRY" too all past and present Aboriginals for the Stolen Generation
4. The Dreaming: http://australia.gov.au/about-australia/australian-story/dreaming This source is very effective in finding information about Contemporary Aboriginal Spiritualities, particularly about the Dreaming. This site has many links, images, blogs and related articles from Aboriginal people which explain what the Dreaming is about. This site is very valid as it an Australian Government site, therefore the information is up to date and is all factual. This site hasn't failed to please me in my research as I was able to find all the information necessary to create a greater knowledge and understanding in this topic.
The dreaming and art was a spiritual necessity in Aboriginal peoples lives
Links and images relevant to the Religious expression in Australia- 1945 to the present: 1. Religion in Australia 1945:
This website if a very relevant source, as it has information based on the syllabus dot point "the religious landscape from 1945 to the present. The information is in dot points, and therefore is easy to read and interpret. this makes the website useful. this website it not a wiki, and has been edited in 2012, therefore it is a valid website.
Statistical data showing the change in religion in Australia
I found this website to be extremely helpful whilst completing my assessment. this website is relevant to the topic Religious expression in Australia- 1945 to the present. This website is extremely useful as it has summary points based on each sub title on the syllabus. The syllabus points are the headings on the websites, therefore it structured so the information is easily accessible. The current SOR syllabus was published in November 2011, however this website was edited in 2005. Therefore i'm not too sure about the websites validity, however the information does match the current syllabus.
Australia's change
3. Google books- Aboriginal spiritualities and traditions:
This website is helpful with studying as it provides information, questions and answers based on the syllabus. the above two website lacked information based on the relationship between Aboriginal spirituality and religious traditions in the process of reconciliation. I believe this website is relevant, as it covers dot points off the syllabus. it is also useful as it has HSC questions and answers, so student understand how they will be tested in the HSC. This website is valid, as it is a book about the Studies Of Religion HSC, and it written by Macquarie.
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NOW LET'S TAKE THE TIME TO THANK ALL THE WONDERFUL SOURCES THAT HELPED US GIVE YOU THIS EFFECTIVE INFORMATION!
Religion and Belief systems in Australia
Post-1945This study guide will ensure you cover all aspects of the Studies of Religion 1 syllabus.
CONTEMPORARY ABORIGINAL SPIRITUALITY!
RELIGIOUS EXPRESSION IN AUSTRALIA-
1945 TO THE PRESENT!
Complete the following Glossary of terms worksheet to familiarize your self with key terms.
Contemporary Aboriginal Spirituality:
Religious expression in Australia- 1945 to present:
Once you have completed the worksheet, check your answers! But no cheating!
ANSWERS:
Contemporary Aboriginal Spirituality:
Religious expression in Australia- 1945 to present:
Now that you've familiarized yourself with these terms it's time to move on to writing about the Aboriginal people and their spirituality.
Remember in the HSC you are required to write precise reponses.
For sample questions and answers, click on the links below!
* Example one: Kinship and the Dreaming
* Example three: Interfaith Dialogue
*Example four: Christian ecumenical movement in Australia
Remember the syllabus is the key!
For extra sources which cover all components of the syllabus, click on the links below!
Links and images relevant to the Contemporary Aboriginal Spiritualities:
1. Australia Post-1945 Introduction:
http://portal.waverley.nsw.edu.au/library/SOR/07_australia_post1945/spirituality01.html
This source is very useful and reliable for students studying Contemporary Aboriginal Spiritualities as is covers all aspects of the HSC Stage 6 syllabus. This site gives students an insight into what they need to know for the HSC exams. This source has high validity as it meets all requirements which may be in the HSC exams. This link covers the course description, what students need to learn about and how they put their information into practise. This is a great source as all aspects are covered into great depth.
2. Native title, Mabo and Wik:
This source is also very useful and reliable for students studying the Contemporary Aboriginal Spiritualities as it goes into depth on three major syllabus dot points being Native Title, the Mabo case and Wik. This source gives a brief explanation of the history behind of these terms, but more importantly the continuing affect which Aboriginal people are going through due to these three major events. The validity of this source, or powerpoint presentation is quite high as it targets most syllabus dot points. This powerpoint is also useful as it can contribute to great study notes as it is already broken down study notes.
3. Separation from the land, kinship groups and the Stolen Generation:
http://www.hreoc.gov.au/education/bth/timeline/timeline_text.html
This source was very reliable and useful for students completing the Contemporary Aboriginal Spiritualities option in their HSC exam. This is simply because a timeline is provided of the history of the Stolen generation and Separation from the land and kinship is shown. This timeline goes back too 1451. This information is quite valid as it targets a range of syllabus dot points. This website also shows many graphics which have bettered the understanding of what information is trying to be sent from one end to the other. Overall, this site is very nicely presented as the information is clear and effective.
4. The Dreaming:
http://australia.gov.au/about-australia/australian-story/dreaming
This source is very effective in finding information about Contemporary Aboriginal Spiritualities, particularly about the Dreaming. This site has many links, images, blogs and related articles from Aboriginal people which explain what the Dreaming is about. This site is very valid as it an Australian Government site, therefore the information is up to date and is all factual. This site hasn't failed to please me in my research as I was able to find all the information necessary to create a greater knowledge and understanding in this topic.
Links and images relevant to the Religious expression in Australia- 1945 to the present:
1. Religion in Australia 1945:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/21041041/Studies-of-Religion-Religion-in-Australia-from-1945
This website if a very relevant source, as it has information based on the syllabus dot point "the religious landscape from 1945 to the present. The information is in dot points, and therefore is easy to read and interpret. this makes the website useful. this website it not a wiki, and has been edited in 2012, therefore it is a valid website.
2. Australia post 1945- expression summary:
http://portal.waverley.nsw.edu.au/library/SOR/07_australia_post1945/expression_summary.html
I found this website to be extremely helpful whilst completing my assessment. this website is relevant to the topic Religious expression in Australia- 1945 to the present. This website is extremely useful as it has summary points based on each sub title on the syllabus. The syllabus points are the headings on the websites, therefore it structured so the information is easily accessible. The current SOR syllabus was published in November 2011, however this website was edited in 2005. Therefore i'm not too sure about the websites validity, however the information does match the current syllabus.
3. Google books- Aboriginal spiritualities and traditions:
http://books.google.com.au/books?id=DeM0rKtXqTgC&pg=PA30&lpg=PA30&dq=aboriginal+spiritualities+and+religious+traditions++in+reconciliation&source=bl&ots=pGyD5E-80l&sig=Nk2ydMCVOgvI69zP-92h9zRlVgs&hl=en&sa=X&ei=Xnc8T7eXJtLUiALSi7WcAQ&ved=0CC4Q6AEwAg#v=onepage&q&f=false (pg 28-30)
This website is helpful with studying as it provides information, questions and answers based on the syllabus. the above two website lacked information based on the relationship between Aboriginal spirituality and religious traditions in the process of reconciliation. I believe this website is relevant, as it covers dot points off the syllabus. it is also useful as it has HSC questions and answers, so student understand how they will be tested in the HSC. This website is valid, as it is a book about the Studies Of Religion HSC, and it written by Macquarie.
NOW LET'S TAKE THE TIME TO THANK ALL THE WONDERFUL SOURCES THAT HELPED US GIVE YOU THIS EFFECTIVE INFORMATION!
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